Who would ever want to go to Seattle and watch it rain for 9 months out of every year?
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It rains more in most all of the big cities back east than it does in Seattle. Not that this has anything to do with player movement…

]]>By: randallflagg52https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2265128
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:40:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2265128Sheldon Richardson would be sick in that defense.
]]>By: jprcoxhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2264615
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:04:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2264615If you notice the last pass play by Atlanta, Seattle had to bring a DB blitz from who was supposed to be covering Gonzales in the zone/man read, which then MADE Gonzales the HOT route.

Any defensive plan that makes Gonzales the hot route is nuts, but Seattle had to put some amount of pressure on QB.

If Irving was making himself felt, 9/10 times Seattle would have left the coverage call as it should have been without the blitz.

This was A BIG DEAL.

]]>By: kehnn13https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2264130
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:55:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2264130Juice up? An unfortunate choice of words….
]]>By: fuglyfloriohttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2264084
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:34:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2264084Says the man who iced the kicker. Priceless.
]]>By: themackstronghttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2264029
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:08:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2264029Irvin will be a good pass rusher but you can see he is raw. He got to the QB 8 times on just explosiveness coming off the edge and countless more hurries. But once tackles shut that he had nothing to disengage from the block. They need a better D-line coach, Clemons to get healthy and better 3rd down scheme.

Seattle defense which left teams 3rd and long on countless occasions but used 3 man rush with Jones as DT. Irvin and Clemons did their part but when there is absolutely no push up the middle QB just steps up and throws. I hope you noticed in that whole first half there was no separation with the WR. Last year was probably the best draft class in NFL but now we need to draft on offensive side whether its WR or pass catching TE even though McCoy had a few good games.

]]>By: hooterdawghttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2264009
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:54:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2264009In related news, Oprah is trying to book Richard Sherman for his confession.
]]>By: rayc1081https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263954
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:35:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263954i want to thank Pete Carroll and John the GM (can’t spell) and the entire Seahawks team for an amazing season. I can’t wait to see you in the superbowl next year!!!
]]>By: sixjakhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263898
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:11:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263898It’s good to see another NFC West team playing well. On that note I would have much preferred to see the 9ers at home vs. the Seahawks over the 9ers @ ATL. EST games suck for PST teams. It’s all about staying healthy. You can sign all the superstars you want but if they aren’t there in January then you didn’t draft very well.
]]>By: ravenmusclehttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263881
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:04:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263881Who would ever want to go to Seattle and watch it rain for 9 months out of every year?
]]>By: bobby2478https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263873
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263873The Vikings should see if they are interested in Jared Allen. He was playing hurt all year and still has 3 maybe 4 good years left in him. They could restructure his contract first and then look to trade him.

Not sure if SEA uses a 3-4 or a 4-3, he’d fit best in a 4-3 that uses a conventional DE rather then a DE/OLB hybrid.

]]>By: hooterdawghttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263824
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:46:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263824I thought Irvin was All World…maybe not
]]>By: stoptrippnhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263791
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:36:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263791No smart veteran will play for a cheater
]]>By: kirksuttonhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263788
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:34:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263788Osi U from the Giants. Free agent.
]]>By: dennisatunityhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263752
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:21:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263752Excellent team that needs another pass rusher (or 2). We have to figure out why we kept letting teams back in the game in the late goings of several games. I think it’s the lack of a pass rush, but certainly Gonzales caught quite a few passes, too. That says we need another quality linebacker. More depth on the offensive line, too. We’re just about there, but “just about” doesn’t cut it. Go Hawks. I love ya.
]]>By: trollhammer20https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263738
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:19:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263738Going into last season, Seattle had two problems: Mediocre pass rush, and Tavaris Jackson was the starting QB.

Given the outstanding results in finding a replacement for Jackson, most fans are more than happy to wait another year to fix the pass rush. Last year’s 33 sack total was only improved upon by 3, which wasn’t enough to help the defense finish games in Detroit, Miami, and (sigh) Atlanta. Jones was a slight improvement, but probably won’t be back. Jury is still out on Irvin, and Clemons may not be back until after the start of next year. Pete is fully correct in saying the team needs “a couple of guys”.

Good news is, the window on this team is officially open. Seattle is $18 million under the cap, and has to be a pretty attractive destination for free agents looking for a legitimate chance to win a ring. Some fans were frustrated by the front office’s focus on youth throughout most of the rebuilding process, but that approach has payed off handsomely – the time is coming this Spring to look for players who can have more of an immediate impact.

]]>By: osoviejohttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/15/pete-carroll-wants-a-few-good-pass-rushers/#comment-2263735
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:18:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1645240#comment-2263735Jason Jones can’t stay on the field. He hasn’t played a 16-game season in his career. Effective interior pass rushers are really difficult to find, though.

An edge rusher to throw into the Irvin and Clemons rotation is also a major need. It’s the thinnest position on the defense.

The Seahawks have plenty of cap space to make one or two major moves in free agency, and ten draft picks (which Schneider has been pretty effective with), so there’s no reason not to get this fixed.